Chapter 2825

"Moreover, if we must fight, it should be against those above us," Yun Xi said with a gentle smile. "I once heard a saying: fighting with people is endless joy, fighting with heaven is endless joy. So, whether it is people or heaven, if they try to stop the rise of the Vermilion Bird World, I want to experience that endless joy."

Seeing Yun Xi’s gentle face, the people present suddenly felt she seemed incredibly tall and majestic.

They had never imagined anyone would have such thoughts—a person daring to contend with heaven.

"You want to contend with heaven?" Wang Lanxuan looked at Yun Xi.

Yun Xi raised her eyebrows slightly. "What’s wrong with contending? I only know that all living beings in the world have equal status. No one is higher than another. If status differences exist, it only proves we are not strong enough. Since we are not strong enough, let us make ourselves strong."

Yun Xi’s words were absolutely realized in the following ten years.

Because of her speech, the Golden Book Qi masters from various countries began to become good friends, and natural trade flourished.

Once trade was established, Yun Xi claimed she had accidentally obtained a cultivation method and published it for everyone to cherish. Those with Book Qi found their power improved rapidly after practicing it. Those without Book Qi found their bodies became much healthier.

Half a year later, Wang Lanxuan announced he had broken through to Golden Book Qi, attributing the credit to this cultivation method.

Perhaps the method was truly effective. In just ten years, several Great Scholars broke through to Golden Book Qi, including Lie Xuan. Other countries also increased their number of Golden Book Qi masters. Overall, the entire Vermilion Bird World was very harmonious and thriving.

Ten years later, Yun Xin of the Yun family and Wang Lanxuan’s granddaughter, Wang Yun’er, got engaged. Since the bride was still young, they only engaged, without marrying yet.

Except for Yun Xi, everyone else in the Yun family had found their归宿 (destiny/partner).

Yun Xi’s status was so high that everyone knew she would undoubtedly be extraordinary in the future. Therefore, no one opposed her not marrying. In fact, most people believed no one was worthy of her.

Since the Yun family had many descendants, no one urged Yun Xi to marry.

Mainly because Yun Xi’s position was simply too high.

"How is it? My granddaughter is quite good, isn’t she?" Wang Lanxuan said with a proud expression.

"I feel I lost out," Yun Xi said helplessly.

"How can that be? Is it wrong for my granddaughter to marry your younger brother?" Wang Lanxuan glared at Yun Xi.

Yun Xi sighed. "It’s just that after today, my generation suddenly differs from yours by two levels. I am very unhappy about it."

Wang Lanxuan was stunned for a moment, then laughed heartily. "Right. Lie Xuan is returning to the capital next month."

"He should indeed return. Our main combat focus should no longer be on the border. There are no more border conflicts to speak of." Since Yun Xi and others discussed it four years ago, the upper echelons of each country had a plan. Although it might not succeed in the short term, they hoped that one day the Vermilion Bird World’s status would not be lower than the Qilin World or the Azure Dragon World. At least not lower than them. To achieve this goal, they had to keep working hard.

Wang Lanxuan nodded. "That is also why he is returning. He is quite familiar with going to war."

Yun Xi naturally understood Wang Lanxuan’s words. Lie Xuan’s ability was indeed very powerful, especially in combat. He was an absolute strategic talent. With him, the Great Ru did not need to worry about battles.

"To be honest, after all these years, Brother Lie Xuan has been tired enough at the border. It is right for him to come back and rest. The Battle Prince Mansion is still waiting for its master," Yun Xi said.

That was right. A few years ago, after Lie Xuan broke through to Golden Book Qi, he was titled the Battle Prince and currently commanded all the military forces of the Great Ru.

Wang Lanxuan smiled lightly. "For all these years, I have always hoped the Great Ru would truly prosper. I didn’t expect this dream to be realized now." He added with some emotion, "Even the princes are doing quite well now."

That was right. Even the princes were no longer causing trouble over succession rights.

Although the current emperor had not reached Golden Book Qi, he had reached Purple Book Qi. He could live for another hundred years without any problem. With such a long time, what couldn’t be done? Who would desperately stare at the emperor’s position?

Because everyone had let go, the Great Ru royal family was now very peaceful and harmonious.

Not only the Great Ru, but other countries were the same. Mainly because everyone’s goal was now consistent: facing outward.

Lie Xuan, the master of the Battle Prince Mansion, stood in front of the mansion door and smiled slightly. How many years had passed? He originally thought he would spend his old age at the border, but unexpectedly, he still returned.

"Master, the Battle Prince Mansion was personally ordered by the Duke of Protection to be cleaned up," the steward said with a smile.

The steward was originally a soldier on the battlefield. Because he grew old, he was appointed as the steward of this Battle Prince Mansion, which was also a way to retire.

Lie Xuan laughed upon hearing this. "I have never had many requirements for where I live. Why was he so busy?"

"You can’t say that. I think the Duke of Protection is good. Because of him, the Great Ru has undergone such great changes in these years," the steward said. He still admired Yun Xi. At least since the trade started, all countries were busy developing their economies. Who would bother to fight?

Even if someone wanted to fight, the world was at peace, the treasury was full, and the people were living in peace and contentment. If you wanted to fight, I’m afraid the people would rebel before the order was even issued. It was hard to get such a stable life. Would you not let people live?

So, in these years, there were no wars. Even if there were, they were economic calculations, seeing who earned more.

Of course, this did not mean the army was useless. The army was still useful. First, to prepare for the future. Second, while there was time, the army’s equipment could be upgraded. Some who wanted to go home could go home. Basically, the people in the army now were very robust.

Lie Xuan looked at the steward with a half-smile. "Why do I feel that you, steward, value Yun Wangzhi particularly highly?"

The steward laughed. "Your Highness, it’s not just me who values him. Who outside doesn’t value the Duke of Protection? Unfortunately, this Duke of Protection has one bad point."

"What bad point?" Lie Xuan was curious. All along the way, he had only heard good things about Yun Xi. He didn’t expect there to be bad points.

"Of course there are bad points. That is, like you, Yun Wangzhi does not like to get married. Just for this, the noble ladies of the capital have bitten their teeth off," the steward laughed heartily.

Lie Xuan was slightly stunned, then sighed. "Counting now, Yun Wangzhi is already twenty-eight years old."

"Yes, Your Highness. You are not young either. You should consider what needs to be considered."